June 11, 2026
What Real Leaders Do Under Pressure
Talk Truth 06.11.26 Dr. Josh McConkey | Air Force colonel, emergency physician, and author Dr. Josh McConkey discusses the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, the realities of global health threats, and why fear often spreads faster than disease. Drawing from his experience in combat zones, emergency medicine, and military leadership, McConkey explains how effective leaders respond under pressure, why resilience matters, and the role faith plays when facing life's most difficult challenges.
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In this episode
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- 00:00 The Future Of Canada Depends On Spiritual Renewal
- 04:17 Guest In – Dr. Josh McConkey
- 04:39 How Serious Is The Ebola Outbreak?
- 05:53 Should North Americans Be Concerned?
- 07:17 Where Does Ebola Come From?
- 08:42 How Ebola Containment Actually Works
- 09:51 Fear, Faith & Public Health
- 14:09 Be The Weight Behind The Spear
- 15:27 What Makes A Great Leader?
- 18:00 Are Leaders Born Or Made?
- 19:39 The Weight Behind Every Great Leader
- 22:11 Leadership Under Pressure
- 24:44 Faith In Life-And-Death Situations
- 26:12 Final Thoughts & Resources
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